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What is a Circulated, Uncirculated, and Proof Coin?

If you are like me these terms were  so foreign. But you must know them before you buy from a dealer, Ebay or the USMint. So, the USMint has a really cool page, one of many, that educates children about coins.

Ok, I know most of you reading this are not children. But, last year when I got into learning about coins I needed “children talk.” So, check out this really cool article explaining proof. circulated and uncirculated coins. Have fun!

Tags: Circulated Coins, proof coins, Uncirculated coins

Two Coins Already Unavailable in the US Mint

There are two coins that are unavailable in the USMint. This should mean that the value will rise if you have them. Read this blog post about the two coins and all t he comments.

Tags: coins, quarter coins

Are Mint Sets Good Investments?

As I continue to dig deeper into my theraputic and insightful journey into coin collecting I am in awe of the super great experts in the field. One of them, Susan Headley, I will often post information from her blog.

I have recently gotten excited about the cool mint sets. Not only do they make great gifts but they can be good investments. Now this article does not cover every mint set ever made but it gives you some good wise advice. You could  also start reading books like, United States Proof Sets and Mint Sets, 1936-2002. This is another way to learn more about mint sets.

 Now, take a few minutes to read this information post by Ms. Headley on ways to decide which mint sets are a good investment.

Tags: coin investments, investments, mint sets